The Analects
The Analects by Confucius, published by Penguin on December 20, 1979, is a first edition that spans 256 pages. This collection of sayings, compiled by Confucius’s pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC, articulates a moral code centered on virtues such as wisdom, self-knowledge, and benevolence. Confucius, regarded as one of history’s most humane thinkers, emphasizes that the pursuit of virtue should be the ultimate goal for individuals, suggesting that while following the Way may not yield immediate rewards, it offers profound spiritual benefits.
Readers will find in this edition a comprehensive introduction that delves into the concepts of the original work, along with a bibliography, glossary, and appendices that provide context about Confucius and his disciples. The text explores themes of Confucianism and philosophy, inviting reflection on the principles that guide ethical living. This edition serves as a resource for those interested in Eastern philosophy and the teachings of individual philosophers, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
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‘The Master said, “If a man sets his heart on benevolence, he will be free from evil”’
The Analects are a collection of Confucius’s sayings brought together by his pupils shortly after his death in 497 BC. Together they express a philosophy, or a moral code, by which Confucius, one of the most humane thinkers of all time, believed everyone should live. Upholding the ideals of wisdom, self-knowledge, courage and love of one’s fellow man, he argued that the pursuit of virtue should be every individual’s supreme goal. And, while following the Way, or the truth, might not result in immediate or material gain, Confucius showed that it could nevertheless bring its own powerful and lasting spiritual rewards.
This edition contains a detailed introduction exploring the concepts of the original work, a bibliography and glossary and appendices on Confucius himself, The Analects and the disciples who compiled them.
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